June Elizabeth was born in Cuba Township on May 23, 1922, the daughter of Henry and Hattie Greb. She was baptized, confirmed and married in the Trinity Lutheran Church, where she is still a member.
June attended grade school in Cuba Township; the first grade in the same school where her father received his education. The next year there was a new school, but after about five years that school burned down. June attended school at Cuba District #33 until another school was built to replace the one that burned. June graduated from Valley City High School in 1941. After graduation June worked in the Piggly Wiggly grocery store for three years.
On June 16, 1946 June was united in marriage to James E, Hannig, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, who was farming in Noltimier Township on his Mother's land. James is the son of Paul and Mary (Priebe) Hannig, former Alta Township residents. James is a World War II veteran.
James and June have four children, James Henry Paul, born May 7, 1947, Jennie Beth, born November 29, 1951, Thomas John, born November 21, 1956, and Henrietta Joy, born August 3, 1960.
James H. P. is a Vietnam veteran, married to Suzanne Peterson, daughter of Ray and Margaret Peterson of Valley City. Jim and Suzanne have two children, Kimberly Sue and Wade James Ray. Jim and Suzanne bought a few acres of James Sr.'s land where they make their home. Jim drives truck for Holsum Bread Company.
Jennie is married to Keith Lonski, son of John and Clara Lonski of Oriska. Jennie and Keith have a daughter, Sheri Beth. They are farming on John's farm.
Thomas is attending school at NDSSS at Wahpeton. Henrietta is a 10th grader in Oriska.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 91